Fireproof or flame-retardant fabrics are made with permanently flame-retardant yarns that comply with existing flame-retardant standards. The fireproof or flame-retardant properties are intrinsic to the yarns and are established at a molecular level (in bulk). As a result, the fabrics maintain these properties even after frequent washing.
The various standards to which our fireproof/flame-retardant products conform include the French M1 standard, the German B1 standard, the European EN13773 standard, the Italian UNO standard, the British BS standard and the American NFPA-701 standard.
| Test standard | Flammability classification | Country |
|---|---|---|
| NF P | 92-503, 92-504, 92-505 M1 | France |
| DIN | 4102 B1 | Germany |
| EN13773 | Klasse 1 , 2 | Europe |
| BS 5867,5438 Deel 2 | Part 2 Type B - Type C | United Kingdom |
| NFPA | 701 | United States |
| UNO | Klasse 1 | Italy |
| IMO | FTPC P 7 |
The manufacture of flame-retardant fabrics made from molecularly modified yarn technology - known as permanent flame-retardant fabric - is more eco-friendly than other techniques which see fireproof chemicals added during the finishing process. This technique requires more water and chemicals, which also means that these can be washed out, causing the fabric to lose its permanent flame-retardant properties.